INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRMINATION

In celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination future SARI Young Leaders from the Sheriff Street area of the north east inner city of Dublin gathered to raise awareness and gain support for action on racism and all forms of discrimination. Children from the area have been hosting children from local Accommodation Centres as part of SARI’s Sport for Social Cohesion Living Lab programme.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the 21st March, the day in 1960 that police in Sharpeville, South Africa shot dead 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against the Apartheid 'Pass Laws' - an internal passport system designed to racially segregate the population, restrict movement of individuals and allocate low-wage migrant labour. Proclaiming the day in 1966 the UN General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. It is a day for us to consider the continuing curse of racism and what we can do about it. The future is in our hands.

SARI uses the power of sport to challenge discrimination, promote cultural integration and drive social inclusion throughout Ireland. Working with schools, Direct Provision Centres, refugee and local communities SARI delivers anti-discrimination educational workshops, intercultural sporting events and a Young Leaders youth development and employability programme collectively creating opportunities for all.